Shokz OpenRun Pro
Bone conduction technology with Shokz TurboPitch and dual bass enhancers delivers audio through your cheekbone while keeping ears open to surroundings. The 29-gram wraparound titanium frame provides a secure, lightweight fit with 10-hour battery life for extended training sessions. Best for runners and cyclists who need to maintain awareness of traffic and environmental sounds during workouts.
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (96th percentile) 96th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong mic (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong connectivity (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average affordability (0th percentile)
- Below average battery (18th percentile)
- Below average comfort (30th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q3 202595/100
Buyers in this period praised the headphones for comfort, battery life, and ability to hear surroundings. One noted slight discomfort after long wear and a small head might prefer the mini size.
- Comfortable and good quality, though one user found them slightly uncomfortable after hours and would prefer mini for small head.
- Excellent battery life, charging to 75% from dead in about 5 minutes.
- Great for hearing surroundings while using, appreciated by adult kids with children.
- Useful for hands-free phone calls and audiobooks, worn all day by a stroke survivor.
- Q2 202467/100
Buyers in this period are split: one loves the comfort and battery life, another finds them hard to hear in noise, uncomfortable, and lacking voice assistant support.
- Comfort for sensitive ears and long battery life praised.
- Difficult to hear in noisy environments; no Siri/Alexa support.
- Fit is fussy and can become uncomfortable after hours.
- Concept appreciated but execution criticized; hopes for future versions.
- Q1 202478/100
Buyers praised comfort, open-ear design, and awareness of surroundings, but noted average sound quality and volume control quirks.
- Comfortable and secure fit, suitable for exercise and all-day wear.
- Open-ear design allows awareness of surroundings while listening.
- Sound quality is decent for calls and music, but not superior.
- Volume control affects device volume, unlike previous model.
- Q4 202382/100
Buyers in Q4 2023 praised the improved design, comfort, and sound quality for sports, but noted short battery life and difficulty hearing in loud environments.
- Great for workouts, running, and biking; users appreciate awareness of surroundings.
- Comfortable, no ear irritation, and improved design over previous model.
- Battery life only about 3 hours, which is short for some users.
- Sound quality is good, but hard to hear in very loud environments.
- Q3 2023100/100
Buyers praised the headphones for style, sound quality, long battery life, and comfort, with one noting they are great for work and podcasts.
- Sound quality praised, especially bass and around-ear fit.
- Battery life described as lasting forever, ideal for work use.
- Comfort highlighted, with one user wearing them all day.
- Stylish design and suitability for music and podcasts noted.
- Q2 202387/100
Buyers in this period praised comfort, sound quality, and stability during physical activity. They also valued the open-ear design for situational awareness, though one noted sound leakage at high volume.
- Comfortable fit, especially for those with ear issues or during exercise.
- Good sound quality and battery life (up to 12 hours).
- Stays in place during physical activity, solving earbud drop issues.
- Open-ear design allows awareness but sound leaks at high volume.
- Q4 202296/100
Buyers in this period praised these bone conduction headphones for running and workouts, highlighting comfort, snug fit, and the ability to hear surroundings. Volume limit and sound quality were also appreciated.
- Great for running and workouts, allowing awareness of surroundings while listening to music.
- Comfortable and snug fit, suitable for exercise without issues.
- Volume limit feature is valued for safe listening levels.
- Bone conduction technology works well for hearing music and environment.
Based on 41 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | on-ear |
| Open/Closed | open |
| Foldable | No |
| Ear Cushion | earbud-free design |
| Headband | Titanium |
Audio
| Driver Type | bone conduction |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Freq Min | 20 |
| Freq Max | 20000 |
| Impedance | 9 |
| Sensitivity | 105 |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Profiles | A2DP, AVRCP, HFP, HSP |
| Multipoint | No |
Battery
| Battery Life | 10 |
| Charge Time | 1 |
| Fast Charging | TRUE |
| Charging | proprietary |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 2 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
| Boom Mic | No |
| Detachable Mic | No |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri, Google Assistant |
| Touch Controls | No |
| App | Shokz App |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Water Resistance | Water-Resistant |
vs Competition
| Spec | Shokz OpenRun Pro | Sony WH-1000XM6 | Sennheiser HDB 630 | Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 | Nothing Headphone (a) B186 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | on-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear | over-ear |
| Driver Type | bone conduction | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver Size (mm) | - | 30 | 42 | 40 | - | 40 |
| Impedance Ohms | 9 | 48 | 480 | - | 32 | 16 |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Open Closed Back | open | closed | closed | closed | closed | closed |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 10 | 30 | 60 | 30 | 30 | 135 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof | Affordability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shokz OpenRun Pro | 67.6 | 73.1 | 96.1 | 55.6 | 18.2 | 30 | 71.6 | 95 | 0 |
| Sony WH-1000XM6 Compare | 98.5 | 98 | 96.1 | 92.8 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.9 | 83.6 | 5.4 |
| Sennheiser HDB 630 Compare | 98.5 | 79.7 | 74.5 | 97.7 | 91.6 | 42.9 | 98.3 | 95 | 4.4 |
| Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Compare | 98.5 | 98.9 | 94.7 | 98.7 | 77.7 | 50.1 | 97.4 | 95 | 2.7 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 890101-0100 Compare | 94.8 | 73.1 | 94.7 | 49.6 | 77.7 | 78.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 7.8 |
| Nothing Headphone (a) B186 Compare | 98.5 | 81.3 | 90.8 | 93.4 | 99.9 | 30 | 100 | 95 | 25 |
Usage Scores
- Work30.9
- Calls29.2
- Music43.7
- Overall46.8
- Budget38.1
- Gaming42.9
- Studio43.2
- Commute27.2
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.